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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 302.34 and 86.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 302.34 and 86.06 is: 129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 302.34 = 86.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/302.34 = 86.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 302.34 × 86.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 26,019.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,019.38/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.04

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